Dark Flag

Dark Flag is the fourth studio album by American metalcore band Phinehas. The album was released on November 17, 2017 through Solid State Records, the band's first release through the label.

Dark Flag
Studio album by
Phinehas
ReleasedNovember 17, 2017
RecordedSummer 2017
StudioCasualty Studios
Glow in the Dark Studios, Atlanta, Georgia
GenreMetalcore
Length43:54
LabelSolid State
Producer
Phinehas chronology
Fight Through the Night
(2016)		 Dark Flag
(2017)
Singles from Dark Flag
  1. "Dark Flag"
    Released: September 29, 2017
  2. "Know Death; Know Forever"
    Released: October 13, 2017
  3. "Hell Below"
    Released: October 27, 2017
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Alternative Press[1]
Cryptic Rock4/5[2]
Indie Vision MusicHighly recommended[3]
Jesus Freak Hideout[4]
New Noise[5]

Concept

Dark Flag is a concept album about human rights abuse in North Korea.[1] The band recorded the album as a trio with Sean McCulloch on vocals, Daniel Gailey on guitar, Bryce Kelly on bass, and Lee Humerian on drums;[6] Gailey produced the album with Matt Goldman (Underoath, Copeland, The Chariot).[6] Track 10, "Communion for Ravens," features guest vocals from Jimmy Ryan of Haste the Day.

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Sean McCulloch; all music is composed by Phinehas.

No.TitleLength
1."Dark Flag"4:11
2."Burning Bright"4:26
3."I Saw the Bombs Fall"3:33
4."The 38th Parallel"2:11
5."Hell Below"3:36
6."A War That Never Ends"3:20
7."Break the Earth"4:24
8."My Rosary"3:27
9."The Arduous March"1:26
10."Communion for Ravens" (feat. Jimmy Ryan of Haste the Day)3:36
11."Meaningless Names"4:38
12."Know Death; Know Forever"5:06
Total length:43:54

Personnel
Phinehas
  • Sean McCulloch – vocals
  • Daniel Gailey – guitar, producer, engineer, mixing
  • Bryce Kelly – bass
Additional
  • Lee Humerian – drums
  • Matt Goldman – producer, vocal engineer
  • Troy Glessner – mastering
  • Nicholas Morzov – drum engineer
  • Jim Hughes – layout
  • Scott Baldwin Lee – vibe master
  • Sarah McCulloch – photography
  • Jimmy Ryan – featured vocals on "Communion for Ravens"
  • Luke Conway – additional vocals
  • Lauren Gailey – additional vocals
  • Alex Garmon – additional vocals
  • Kiefer Johnson – additional vocals
  • Parry Kitt – additional vocals
  • Joshua Landry – additional vocals
  • Ben White – additional vocals
  • Dustin Williams – additional vocals

Charts
Chart (2017) Peak
Position
U.S. Billboard Top Christian Albums[7] 11
U.S. Billboard Hard Rock Albums[8] 20
U.S. Billboard Independent Albums[9] 18
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References
  1. Markarian, Tyler (November 17, 2017). "Phinehas' 'Dark Flag' is cohesive, striking and beautiful". Alternative Press. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
  2. Shea, Tara (November 16, 2017). "Phinehas - Dark Flag (Album Review)". Cryptic Rock. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
  3. Zinn, Zac (December 5, 2017). "Album Review: Phinehas - Dark Flag". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
  4. Barnes, Jeremy (November 18, 2017). "Phinehas, "Dark Flag" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
  5. Senior, Nicholas (November 17, 2017). "Album Review: Phinehas - Dark Flag". New Noise. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
  6. "Dark Flag - Phinehas|Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
  7. "Phinehas Chart History". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
  8. "Phinehas Chart History". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
  9. "Phinehas Chart History". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
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